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NEWS | Hereford United legend Eric Redrobe has passed away aged 81
Matt Healey has written the below tribute in memory of Eric Redrobe. After winning promotion to the Football League in 1972 Hereford had started poorly and after 10 games were in 21st position in the old Division Four (Now League Two) Cue the arrival of a certain Eric...
NEWS | Thousands of Aldi colleagues are set to receive a pay increase from 1st March 2026
Thousands of Aldi colleagues are set to receive market-leading rates of pay as part of a £36 million investment in pay and benefits by the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket. From Sunday 1st March 2026, starting pay for Store Assistants will rise to £13.35 per hour...
SPORTS NEWS
NEWS | Former Hereford United player Idris Niblett has passed away aged 93
Former Hereford United player Idris Niblett passed away on Tuesday evening aged 93. His daughter Lynne confirmed the sad news to Your Herefordshire this morning. Hereford United 1959 – Idris Niblett top row – Player first left - Photo supplied by Ron Parrott...
FOOTBALL | Special General Meeting to be held to decide whether Hereford FC returns to traditional name of Hereford United
From Bring Back United: On Thursday 14th November Hereford supporters made history by voting to Bring Back United. The vote of HUST members saw 81% of voters back a return to our traditional Hereford United name. HUST have now called a Special General Meeting of...
DARTS | Jim Williams drawn against Paolo Nebrida in the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships
Local darts player Jim Williams has been drawn against Paolo Nebrida from the Philippines in the 1st round of the 2025 PDC World Darts Championships. The popular event which is shown on television across the world takes place next month at Alexandra Palace. Williams...
RUGBY | Luctonians grab important win in awful conditions as Storm Bert swept across Herefordshire over the weekend
Luctonians RFC vs Bournville RFCSaturday 23rd November 2024 – Mortimer ParkLuctonians RFC 13 – 6 Bournville RFC To see this game played at all following the snow and frost earlier in the week, and with Storm Bert throwing down torrential rain for at least 5 hours...
REACTION | Adam Rooney – Hereford FC 0-1 Brentwood
Hereford FC Assistant Manager Adam Rooney spoke to the media after the 1-0 FA Trophy defeat to Brentwood. Photo supplied by Bulls News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSGXyhuR5JI
REACTION | Keith Rowland – Hereford FC 0-1 Brentwood
Brentwood manager Keith Rowland gives his post match reaction after the 1-0 FA Trophy win at Hereford FC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTBDSAB9E1o
RUGBY | Luctonians narrowly beat Hornets RFC in a very tight encounter at Mortimer Park
Photo Credit: Andrew Hargraves Luctonians RFC vs Hornets RFCSaturday 9th November 2024 – Mortimer ParkFull Time – Luctonians RFC 22 – 19 Hornets RFC Man of the Match – Ben Link © Luctonians will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after narrowly beating a very game...
NEWS | Hereford United Giantkillers help to scatter the ashes of their former colleague Fred Potter at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United goalkeeper Fred Potter passed away on the 23rd July 2024 at the age of 83. Last Saturday when Hereford FC faced Marine his former playing colleagues Peter Isaac, Ken Mallender and Dudley Tyler paid tribute to their former team mate by helping...
FEATURED | Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones back at Edgar Street
Former Hereford United player Mark A Jones watched Hereford FC defeat Marine 4-0 yesterday afternoon in National League North. Jones made 157 appearances and scored 2 goals for Hereford United between 1987-1991. He was a consistent right back who was extremely popular...
UK NEWS STORIES
NEWS | A UK theme park will be CLOSED today following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured
A UK theme park will be closed today, following an incident involving a ride that left 13 children and one adult injured. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “Officers were called to Coney Beach Amusement Park, Porthcawl, Bridgend at around 5:50pm this evening...
NEWS | Water shortfall situation in England declared as a ‘nationally significant incident’ by The National Drought Group
The National Drought Group met on Monday 11 August with the current water shortfall situation in England now defined as a “nationally significant incident.” Five areas are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six...
NEWS | 15-year-old boy to appear in court today after being charged with rape
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape following an incident in Cripplegate park in Worcester on Sunday 11 August 2025. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday 12...
NEWS | Police are appealing for witnesses after reports that a woman was assaulted
Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which took place on the M5 last week. A member of the public called police at around 3.40am on Tuesday 5 August to raise concerns about a woman who was seen walking along the hard shoulder of the southbound...
NEWS | Fire crews believe ‘significant wildfire’ was ‘deliberate act’ as fire continues to burn this lunchtime
Firefighters remain at the scene of a wildfire adjacent to the A465 between Abergavenny and Tredegar. Statement from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service Area Manager Matt Jones – Head of Operational Response: “Since approximately 1pm on Saturday 9 August, South...
NEWS | Guardians on Four Legs: RAF Police Dogs at the Heart of Enabling Air and Space Power Worldwide
Across the RAF’s global footprint, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) operated by the RAF Police stand as a vital line of defence. Loyal, intelligent, and highly trained assets who provide unique security capabilities that no technology or equipment can replicate or...
BREAKING NEWS | A man has died and an event has been cancelled today following an incident overnight
A man has died following an incident in Fiddington, near Tewkesbury last night (Saturday). It is believed that a man who had been driving a tractor through fields collided with hedges and some stationary vehicles at around 11.25pm. The passenger, a man aged in his...
NEWS | Police appeal for information after a man jumped into a river and was taken to hospital following a dog attack by a dog believed to be an XL Bully
Police are appealing for information after a dog attacked a man in Tewkesbury. The dog, believed to be an XL Bully, was reported to have bitten the victim during the incident on Gander Lane, close to the cricket club, at around 9.40pm on Monday 21 July. The victim was...
PRODUCT RECALL | Co-op is recalling a popular product purchased by thousands of customers due to allergy concerns
Co-op is recalling Co-op 4 Mini Pork & Pickle Pies because they contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents. Product details Pack...